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Price Is Right Model Wins Pregnancy Lawsuit

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by Melissa Willets on November 21, 2012

Melissa Willets

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Melissa Willets is a mom of three girls, one of whom is a
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A former 'Price Is Right' model took home a big sum of cash this week upon winning her lawsuit against the long-running game show. Brandi Cochran claimed she was mistreated while pregnant and then denied her job back after maternity leave. It seems the jury agreed with her contentions because she walks away with $776K.

Fox News reports on the case of the "Barker Beauty," who won a rare victory against the game show. Over the years, the show has been sued for various reasons and has mostly settled out of court. Cochran's verdict is a somewhat surprising outcome given how many times the show has avoided a trial.

According to Us Weekly, some of the things said to Cochran during her pregnancy were downright cruel. One such example: a producer allegedly told the model that miscarriage is "nature's way of getting rid of a bad baby." The 41-year-old confesses to losing an initial pregnancy due to the stress inflicted upon her by the show. Awful.

But the case isn't over. Cochran is asking for $8 million in punitive damages. For it's part, 'Price Is Right' denies any wrongdoing and said in a statement it believes there was a flaw in the proceedings. The production company cites that "40 percent of our models have been pregnant."

While it is impossible to know all the facts of the case, I applaud Cochran for having the courage to come forward with her claims and I'm glad she won her case. It is hard enough being a pregnant woman in the work force without having to worry about being harassed or losing your employment post-baby.

I've been lucky enough to work for companies that treated me fairly during my pregnancies and were happy to have me back after my maternity leave. Everyone should enjoy the same treatment I received.

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